FROSTINGS Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

frostings

noun

plural of frosting

as in fineries

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Noun

Pieces of fish are hand sliced to the ideal thickness and length, and beautifully adorned with garnishes that dazzle the eye and strategically heighten every bite.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Martha’s concocted plenty over the years, including her cider-bourbon cocktail made with apple cider, bourbon, lemon juice, ginger, and apple garnishes.

— Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of garnishes

Noun

Weighing around four pounds, the six by four foot penacho previously featured several sections of different colored feathers along with gold ornaments on a net held in place by slim wooden rods.

— News Desk, Artforum, 12 Oct. 2026
The image could be found on T-shirts, hats, billboards, beer bottles, Christmas ornaments and even adorned the cover of several books written about the championship season.

— Mark Long, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of ornaments

Noun

In moments like these, KAVARI carves intricate filigrees out of monolithic blocks of sound, keeping the spiky moments from devolving into overly indulgent harsh noise (for fans of the latter, try her side project EEL BLOOD).

— James Gui, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
Mancuso’s cascading lines and shimmering filigrees are dazzling, yet almost instantly bring to mind the work of Beck, Vai, Eric Johnson, Eddie Van Halen and other legends who inspired him.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026

Definition of filigrees

Noun

The shoes feature a mesh spiderweb like design in addition to the 3D arachnid adornments.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Crews used laser levels and temporary adhesive to fix items to the walls, checking their work for accuracy against renderings of the actual office before nailing many adornments to the walls.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of adornments

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Efe Aydar, the architect and interior designer behind the project, explained that the old hotel’s various ornamentations were stripped away.

— Anya von Bremzen, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2026
The receptionist works behind a period cabinet converted into the sort of desk Philip Marlowe would happily put his feet on and Art Deco ornamentations abound, from the beautiful clocks, to the slightly sinister candlesticks.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026

Definition of ornamentations

Noun

The shoes were a minimalist complement to her dramatic halter-neck gown featuring voluminous feathery embellishments and high slit in the skirt.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2026
Maximalism made its comeback, as embellishments, graphic tees and structured bras dominated many of the buzziest offerings, pushing past seasons’ minimalist tilt to the wayside.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of embellishments

Noun

Many sought wage garnishments, but none charged as high as 18% annual interest on bills, the rate Marshall tacked on.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Once entered, creditors may pursue a range of remedies that vary by jurisdiction, including liens, garnishments, turnover orders and, in many states, charging orders against partnership or LLC interests.

— Caroline Farah Lembck, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of garnishments

Noun

Featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline and flowing silhouette, the blue dress was crafted with semi-sheer fabric and a bevy of ruffles on at the hemline of the flowing skirt, accentuating the dress’ airy energy with even more feminine details.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Adding a bit of texture like ruffles and feathers will give it a more editorial touch.

— Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of ruffles

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